Sony NEX-5 vs Sony S930

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony S930, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and S930 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5 was launched 18 months later than the S930 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the NEX-5 matches up against the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 against the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and S930.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony NEX-5 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher NEX-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.